BUS1 532 - LAW - Fall 2026
About The Position
This course examines the legal framework governing bankruptcy and insolvency in Canada, with a focus on the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act, and their interaction with provincial law, including Quebec civil law, as well as the rules that govern the international recognition of cross-border insolvency proceedings. Students will explore the rights and remedies available to debtors, secured and unsecured creditors, and court-appointed officers through the Canadian restructuring regimes. In addition to reviewing real life restructuring case studies, the course integrates comparative and bijural perspectives, addressing policy considerations around financial distress, stakeholder interests, and the balancing of rehabilitation with creditor protection.
Requirements
- A first degree in law.
- Several years of significant practice or professional experience in the relevant area.
- Experience in teaching undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.
Responsibilities
- Teach undergraduate law students in a bilingual setting.
Benefits
- McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community.
- McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.
- Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].
- McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research.
- McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
